Ghostthruster Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 For the last 4 weeks i have been back on a strength program I was doing about this time last year... Pretty much 5 sets x 5 reps. I follow 4 compund movements of Barbell Back SquatSeated Close Inward Grip RowFlat Barbell Bench PressDeadlift I remember when I first started doing this last year, i picked up 60kg and I was in agony, my PT was telling me my form was out the window, breaking too quck with my back or knees locking out too quick... I have left the program once or twice to concentrate of events (14km run) and other things. This time I have come back better than ever Just going through my training book now. On the 12th of August my set of deadlifts were (in kgs) - 70 - 80 - 90 - 100 - 110 all for 5 repsYesterday I woke up and I had one thing on my mind the 150% deadlift... I did some research before I went to bed last night, just making sure I doing things right... making sure you "Thrust the bar" things like that... Did a set of squats before I moved onto my deadlift and then pumped out the following sets 110 - 115 - 120 all for 5 reps125 for 3130 for 2135 for 1 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Now i weight 90kg...so yeah x 1.5 make its a 135kg lift!!! My PT wasnt with me at the time to check my form, but I am quite confident it was good, i know when i lose form on DL because I hurt straight away. My biggest issue with DL at the moment now im starting to get it heavy is grip strength, im using decent gloves, but i think i am in need for a new pair. At this stage, i am not going to try and lift any heavier, i just want to bust out a set of 5 @ 135kg </end> blowing trumpet Quote Link to comment
JMcGowan Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Congratulations, That's awesome! I just hit 100% of my bodyweight on the deadlift, 220lbs (100k) for 1 set of 5. I guess now I have a new goal! Quote My "I Hate Cardio" Cardio Battle Log Link to comment
Jimbo Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 That's great! I doubt I'll get that far. 150% of my body weight is about 420 lb. Then again, I am trying to get down to 200. Still, I'm 53; 300 lb. seems like an awful lot. In any event, I digress. Congratulations on reaching a major milestone! Quote "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face." Mike Tyson battle log | current challenge Link to comment
Maledictus Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Nice! Congratulations. I'm about 92 Kg, so gives me something to aim for. My best previously has been 110 kg, so looks like it's achievable. Any pointers? Quote "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
Ghostthruster Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Just keep going... You are going to drop the bar once or twice when doing your first rep. I have found if I over think it and prep too long I kinda psych myself out.But the main thing is keep good form... Quote Link to comment
Ghostthruster Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 i had a week off last week because i couldnt get to my gym It has now resulted in me going back to only getting to 125kg for 5... I have another 3 weeks before i am away from gym again... I think this time while i am away, i will need to take more than a 20kg sandbag. Quote Link to comment
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